Offbeat Rajasthan

A private guide will collect you from the airport and take you to your hotel in Delhi, where you will stay for the next two nights.

Explore the vibrant chaos of Old Delhi on foot and by rickshaw, visiting bustling bazaars, Jama Masjid, and the Red Fort, then immerse yourself in the community spirit of the Sikh Gurudwara Bangla Sahib by helping prepare meals.

In the afternoon, admire the stunning Humayun’s Tomb and relax in the beautifully restored Sunder Nursery, a historic garden and arboretum cherished by locals.

Today, your guide will collect you and take you to the airport for your onward flight to Jodhpur.

Once arrived and settled into your hotel in the Old City, explore the vibrant Sadar Bazaar, known for its traditional crafts, local snacks like mirchi pakora and refreshing lassi yogurt drinks.

Start your day with a scenic two-hour flat cycling route through farmland, ending at the home of Rajasthan’s most famous dhurry rug maker in Salawas.

Later, explore the impressive Mehrangarh Fort, then take a heritage walk through Jodhpur’s Blue City, discovering intricately carved havelis, vibrant bazaars and the lively Kishanji Temple area.

This morning, after breakfast, you will be driven to Jaisalmer to a wonderful luxury camp in the Indian desert.

Explore the stunning sandstone fort of Jaisalmer, a living museum with beautifully carved palaces, intricate Jain temples and exquisite havelis that showcase the town’s rich heritage.

In the evening, enjoy a magical camel ride at nearby private sand dunes near Rasla, complete with a sunset picnic and champagne while taking in the serene desert landscape.

Today you will be driven to Rohet, a five-hour drive.

In the morning, enjoy an open jeep visit to Bishnoi Village where you’ll engage with locals, learn about their deep conservation values and participate in a traditional opium ceremony held in your honor.

In the afternoon, travel to Jawai, a unique wildlife area known for its dramatic landscape of boulders and water bodies.

Spend morning and evening tracking elusive leopards with experienced guides in customized 4x4 jeeps, while enjoying the stunning scenery and observing the harmonious coexistence of local tribes, shepherds and wildlife in this unfenced area.

During the enchanting “Godhuli” cow dust hour at sunset, you'll witness cattle returning home, village rituals to welcome the night and gain a rare glimpse into rural Indian life.

After breakfast, you'll drive about three hours to Delwara near Udaipur, stopping at the intricately carved Jain temples of Ranakpur, set amidst the ancient Aravalli Hills where traditional rural life unfolds.

After breakfast, trek to the 500-ft-high Rathasen Mata temple, rewarded with breathtaking views of the surrounding valleys, Devigarh Palace, and the nearby lake, where you'll enjoy a curated picnic lunch.

After lunch, you'll return to the hotel and have the rest of the day at leisure.

Early this morning, you'll embark on a scenic cycling tour to Lake Badi, winding through idyllic villages, farms and forests, with a highlight being the beautifully ruined 8th-century temples of Nagda, now partially submerged in a lake.

After the ride, spend the afternoon at leisure before visiting the intricately carved 10th-century Sas and Bahu temples dedicated to Lord Vishnu, followed by a stop at the 9th-century Eklingji Temple, still supported by the Udaipur royal family.

After breakfast, drive 45 minutes to Udaipur to explore the sprawling City Palace, renowned for its blend of Rajput military architecture and lavish Mughal art, including a priceless collection of Rajput Miniature paintings. Visit the exclusive Crystal Gallery housing one of the world’s largest private crystal collections, take a stroll through the old city, enjoy lunch by the lake, and then head to the airport for your flight to Delhi and connecting flight home.